Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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207. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the appointment of a principal to an education and training board college is subject to departmental scrutiny and approval; if so, the process involved; if allegations of previous breaches of dignity at work guidelines are taken into account before such an appointment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43296/19]

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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The Chief Executive of an Education and Training Board(ETB) is responsible for executive functions in the ETB, including recruitment and employment of staff. ETBs appoint Principals using a Competency Based recruitment process. This process is conducted in accordance with the principles of recruitment as per the Commission for Public Service Appointments.